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A Splendid Georgian Property With Private Equestrian Facilities

 

Located 30 miles away from Galway city and only 3 miles from the village of Mountbellew, this period property extends to around 2,150 sq ft and has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Both Knock and Galway airports are within easy reach and Dublin is approximately 100 miles to the west. Windfield House is set back off the main road and approached via stone pillars with electrically operated wrought iron gates opening to a winding tree lined driveway leading to the house and grounds. The accommodation with thick walls, sash windows and 11’ ceilings in brief comprises, three bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, hallway with feature sweeping staircase, sitting room with marble fireplace, dining room, and a kitchen. Outside, the house sits towards the middle of the grounds surrounded by landscaped mature gardens with its own private grazing land beyond, bordered on one side by the River Shiven. Within the grounds is an old ‘mill house’ with planning potential, a stone stable building containing two stables, a 40m x 20m sand manege and paddocks, in all 10 ACRES (stms).

ACCOMMODATION

 

ENTRANCE HALL

2.82m x 2.64m (9’3” x 8’8”)

Light and airy with high ceilings and ornate front entrance doorway with wood and glazed door.

 

KITCHEN

3.81m x 4.87m (12’6” x 16’0”)

Dual aspect Georgian sliding sash windows with original shutters to the front and side, intricate cornicing to the ceiling, tiled flooring.

 

SITTING ROOM

6.88m x 4.92m (22’7” x 16’2”)

Large Georgian sliding sash windows with original shutters, intricate cornicing and centre piece to the 3.35m (11’) high ceilings, large feature marble fireplace, timber floor boards and carpets.

 

DINING ROOM

3.12m x 4.87m (10’3” x 16’0”)

Georgian sliding sash windows with original shutters, cornicing to the ceilings, timber floors.

 

REAR HALLWAY

3.88m x 2.84m (12’9” x 9’4”)

With door to fabulous dining room.

 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Window overlooking rear gardens, beautiful feature curved staircase rising from ground floor, French pine flooring and doors to all bedrooms.

 

BEDROOM TWO

4.90m x 4.87m (16’1” x 16’0”)

Georgian sliding sash window, French pine floors and fireplace. Leading to:

 

ENSUITE

1.9m x 4.90m (16’1” x 6’3”)

WC, wash hand basin, shower and tiled floor.

 

MASTER BEDROOM

4.87m x 4.90m (16’0” x 16’1”) average

Georgian sliding sash window, built in wardrobe and French pine floors. Leading to:

 

ENSUITE

1.9m x 4.90m (13’8” x 6’3”)

With bath, shower, WC, wash hand basin and hot press.

 

BEDROOM THREE

2.36m x 2.82m (7’9” x 9’3”)

French pine flooring.

 

OUTSIDE

 

GARDENS

Flanked by stone pillars, electric cast iron gates give access to a lovely winding driveway, tree lined near the house with gravelled forecourt and lush gardens. 

 

 

The property has landscaped gardens with a multitude of maturing shrubs, trees and flowerbeds throughout, there is an original spring well in the front garden.

 

STABLE BLOCK

A stone stable building containing two stables.

 

MANEGE

40m x 20m

Post and rail fenced with a sand surface.

 

OLD MILL HOUSE

Situated at the rear of the main house and is ripe for development, subject to local planning approval.

 

LAND & PADDOCKS

The land also fronts onto the River Shiven and there is a second entrance on the riverside.

 

GENERAL

The property is freehold, oil fired central heating, mains electric with mains water supply and private drainage.

 

The property is situated within 20 miles of Athlone, 30 miles of Galway City and 3 miles from the picturesque village of Mountbellew. The property enjoys easy access to Galway City along the N63 and indeed excellent access to all major routes with the motorway for Dublin at Athlone which is only a 25 minute drive. Knock Airport and Galway Airport are also within easy striking distance.

 

DIRECTIONS

After entering Mountbellow Village, take the left hand turn in The Square for Newbridge.

 

Continue down this road and the property can be found on the left hand side of the main road set back from a lay-by after approximately 3 miles.